ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Kentucky veteran proved to be lifesaving in an emergency situation. Paul Morgan was just outside of a Walmart in Rockcastle County when he saw his friend, Larry, fall to the ground. Morgan spent two years in the military, where he learned CPR. Even though it has been 60 years since he was trained, he…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, highway fatalities in Kentucky increased over the last year. The release states that highway fatalities increased up to 813 deaths in 2023 compared to 744 that occurred in 2022 and the highest it has been since 2016. Breaking down the numbers, of those 813 fatalities, about 51% were not wearing a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The registered nursing programs at the Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College have been ranked as the two top programs in the state by RegisteredNursing.org. The online resource stated the program received a top ranking in its annual assessment of Kentucky nursing programs. While SKYCTC’s registered nursing program in Glasgow, Kentucky received the top spot, Bowling…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Your vote could make the National Corvette Museum No. 1. The National Corvette Museum is currently in third place out of USA Today’s top 20 attractions for car lovers. Not only does the museum show off the history of the Corvette – the Bowling Green area is home to Corvette manufacturing. However, with your help, Bowling…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A project to replace a bridge over Whetstone Creek in Edmonson County is expected to create a long-term closure beginning later this week. Transportation officials say KY 187 Sunfish Road will close at Whetstone Creek at mile point 2.2 on Thursday, April 18. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the new bridge on Kentucky 70…
Source: Kentucky Science Center. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Science Center has shown interest in a Bowling Green location, and it looks like the community is showing interest back. According to Telia Butler, Bowling Green’s downtown development coordinator, the city and KSC asked locals to fill out a survey posted on the city website and Downtown BGKY Facebook page…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A legendary Christian rock band plays Bowling Green this Fall. The SKyPac welcomes contemporary Christian rock band Casting Crowns on Friday, September 13. The band has sold over 13 million albums and charted 15 number-one singles. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18 at 10 am. To learn more, visit www.theskypac.com.
PARK CITY, Ky. – The Southern KY Highland Games have been postponed until 2025. According to a release by Southern KY Highland Games Park City, the highland games will not take place on June 1, 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with athletes. Karin Baldwin-Carroll, spokesperson of Southern KY Highland Games Park City Executive Committee, stated, “After much discussion, it was…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as “black lung” disease, the Labor Department said Tuesday as it issued a new federal rule on miners’ safety. The final rule, announced by Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su,…
Source: Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says it had received several complaints about vehicles obstructing the view of Highway 259 and 31-W. On Monday, deputies say all vehicles have been removed. The sheriff’s office says the property owner has agreed to keep the line of sight clear.
